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    The Babysitter
    The Babysitter
    The Babysitter
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    The Babysitter

    By Chuck Heintzelman

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    When Emily Stillman babysits for a new family she discovers a horrific secret that causes her to doubt her sanity.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKydala Publishing, Inc.
    Release dateFeb 16, 2016
    ISBN9781524274412
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